Fuel duty freeze

Many other European countries, including France, Holland, Italy and Sweden, have seen increases in fuel duty.

According to the AA, there has also been a slight increase in the number of UK petrol stations.

For many years, petrol stations have been on the decline in the UK, but the recent figures will act as a boost to the industry.

The recent weather has also been kinder to both drivers and fuel retailers, with better conditions seen compared with the extreme cold and heavy snow of March 2013.

Business difficult for fuel retailers

AA president Edmund King said: "Appalling weather up until 10 days ago will have reduced car use and fuel consumption.

"However, official figures on inflation-hit earnings reveal a more persistent dark cloud hanging over the ability of UK drivers to use their cars. This is clearly making business difficult for fuel retailers too."

Nationally, the cheapest place to find petrol is Yorkshire and Humberside, where the the average price at the pump is 129.1p per litre.

Northern Ireland has fallen below 130p per litre like the rest of the country, but it is still the most expensive region.

London and the West Midlands are the cheapest for diesel, which is selling at an average of 136.3p a litre. Scotland has the most expensive diesel, at 137.3p.

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